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Passive Thermal Scanners (Radar)

Update December 2022:
Fixing a logging bug.

Updated August 27th @ 8:35

This mod adds Thermal Signatures to the game. Vessels with large power outputs will be marked on screen, the more heat they output, the farther away they can be detected. Static Grids (such as stations) do not generate a thermal output. This is an alternative to radar-based mods, and allows for stealth-ships that use less heat intensive power generation methods to become a viable tactic.

There is no penalty to producing excess heat, except that players will be able to see you from farther away (though not identify specific vessels, they simply show up as "Thermal Signatures").
Current Output:

Small ships broadcast at a rate of 15KM/30MW (2 large basic reactor), and Large ships broadcast at a rate of 25KM/300MW (1 large basic reactor). Hydrogen engines contribute to the thermal load, based upon their thrust output, and should work with most Thermal Engine Mods. Static grids produce no heat at all.

Different Thermal sources affect the broadcast range at different ratio:

Power from **Reactors have a 1:1 ratio** (1MW of output is 1MW for broadcast purpose)

Power from **Hydro Engines have a 2:1 ratio** (2MW of output is 1MW for broadcast purpose)

Power from **Batteries have a 4:1 ratio** (40MW of output is 10 MW for broadcast purpose)

Power from **Solar/Wind wont affect broadcast range** (always 0MW for broadcast purpose)

A Large Ship Hydrogen Thruster generates roughly 1.5 kilometers at full burn.


The denser the atmosphere, the better the heat dissipation!

You can also customize these values. See update log for information.


Planned Features:
Water Mod support

Line of Sight check (no Thermal sensing if a target is on the other side of a small moon)